Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
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January 23, 2024
January 17, 2024
December 20, 2023
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Use of Unlawful Mines, Booby Traps
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
UN, World Bank, US Should Adjust Sanctions, Economic Policies
By Tirana Hassan, Executive Director at Human Rights Watch
74th Pre-Sessional Working Group
74th Pre-Sessional Working Group
‘Pact for the Future’ Opportunity for Meaningful Reforms
Russia, China, Sudan, Israel Among Those Trying to Gut Investigations
Don’t Use Vetoes to Block Resolutions Aimed at Stopping Mass Atrocities
End Criminalization, Protect Women’s Rights
UN Chief Should Add Israel and Palestinian Armed Groups to ‘List of Shame’